"I can’t say enough great things about pierson’s service and professionalism. He was extremely helpful and thorough and would absolutely recommend him and his company to anyone who needs help in this area."
"Pearson did an excellent job with the bee removal. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain what was happening and how it would be handled. I really appreciated his calm and helpful approach. Would definitely recommend his services."
"Came to assist on a short notice, was super helpful and kind. Did some extra work to make sure the area is safe after removing the hive. Highly recommended, will def use again!"
"Pierce, is the true meaning of THE GOAT!!! Besides being great at his job of eradicating, my situation with 15 thousand bees on my property, he also provided education of how the bees formulate at this capacity . I will forever be grateful for Pierce and his services! Do yourself a favor, if you find yourself in a situation where you need same day service give Pierce a call, you won't regret it!"
"Fantastic service from South Bay Bee Removal! They were prompt and professional and carefully removed the hive from our front yard. Even better, they keep the bees and harvest the honey – I can't wait to buy honey from our bees. Highly recommend!"
"They’re quick and efficient and very knowledgeable. They took the hive and all the bees and relocated them. Save the bees!!"
"South Bay Bee Removal is the best! We had a swarm take over one of our trash bins in the morning. I called and Robert told me to text me his address and he'd be over in 15 minutes. Showed up, explained what he was going to do, and skillfully had the bees all rounded up and heading to their new home in no time. We were very happy that he was going to relocate the bees rather than destroy them. Very reasonable pricing, excellent service. If you have a bee issue, you can be sure to get it resolved by calling South Bay Bee Removal."
"I highly recommend South Bay Bee Removal. Pearson was very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He did an excellent job with the swarm removal and was happy to fill me in on the process and what will be next for the bees."
"South Bay Bee Removal has never let us down. They take photos of the entire process and have quick response times."
"Great and fast service ! 10/10 recommend!"
"Excellent service! I called on a Sunday afternoon when I saw the bees and I was pleasantly surprised when Pearson told me he could be at my house in an hour. He was accommodating and flexible which I really appreciate. By the time I returned home, he had already removed the bees. I was very happy with the service and felt he offered a fair price especially considering how quickly he responded. Thanks again to South Bay Bee Removal for the help!"
"My dad made a house call to South Bay Bee removal after a hive in our back yard started to get a bit out of hand. We had happily coexisted with it for about 3 years but the hive had started to get more and more aggressive over the years. My dad got swarmed and stung by about 10 bees and finally decided it was time for them to go.
Pearson came and inspected the hive and gave us a breakdown on what he was going to do and how much it would cost depending on the size and labor involved. Once we agreed he got to working. He came back and smoked the area and was able to remove the hive and the queen successfully. He plans to rehome the colony so it’s a win win. The bees get to carry on doing bee things in a new location and the bees are removed from our property!
The removal process was fascinating and he happily explained everything that he was doing and answered all my questions. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. Pearson was personable and professional it’s clear that he’s passionate about bees and the work.
Thanks again Pearson!"
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"Pearson of South Bay Bee Removal was very responsive and professional. He humanely removed an established bee hive efficiently and quite reasonably under the circumstances."
"You couldn’t be in better hands hiring South Bay bees! Not only did they remove the bee hive safety and effectively, they also taught me so much about bees and how to safely keep them away from the pool next summer when the kids swim. Highly recommend A++"
"John the beekeeper was the kindest man. I discovered a hive in my Bougainvillea‘s, I called him on a Sunday. Not only did john come out and help, he had to put his dog down hours before, and we just talked about how important dogs are to our lives. I met john for 10 minutes, and I’m so happy I did. Long live john the beekeeper of Redondo Beach."
"I cannot recommend Pearson enough! He was incredibly professional, communicative, and prompt. Three things I am always looking for in a vendor. He has even worked with us and created bee boxes to help mitigate our bee problem by removing them safely and relocating them to a better location. I have worked with many bee removal companies and he is truly the most knowledgeable and effective removal company I have found in Los Angeles."
"I would give Pierson from So Bay Bee Removal 10 stars !
Very professional , knowledgeable ,excellent customer service, explained in detail steps to eradicate bees safely. It has been 2 weeks since bee treatment.not one bee sighting !!
Ask for Pierson "
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Pearson from South Bay Bee Removal, and I must say, their service exceed all expectations. From the moment I reached out, Pearson displayed unparalleled professionalism, knowledge, and a genuine passion for beekeeping."
"Pearson was outstanding. Super knowledgeable, reliable, and effective. A service. I've used him twice for hive removal."
"Pearson is awesome! Very knowledgeable about bees! I highly recommend him and his services! He put my nerves at ease!"
"I highly recommend “South Bay Bee Removal “ for their exceptional bee hive removal service. From start to finish, they exceeded my expectations with their professionalism and expertise.
Pearson [owner/operator] arrived promptly and assessed the situation quickly. They were well-prepared with all the necessary equipment, ensuring the removal process was efficient and safe. Throughout the removal, they maintained a calm demeanor and explained each step clearly, which was reassuring.
Not only did they remove the hive effectively, but they also took measures to prevent future infestations, which I greatly appreciated. The entire area was thoroughly cleaned afterward, leaving no trace of the hive or debris.
Overall, I am incredibly satisfied with “South Bay Bee Removal “'s service. Their dedication to customer satisfaction and their knowledge of bee removal make them stand out. If you ever need bee hive removal services, look no further than “South Bay Bee Removal “!
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"**Excellent Bee Hive Removal Service!**
I highly recommend “South Bay Bee Removal “ for their exceptional bee hive removal service. From start to finish, they exceeded my expectations with their professionalism and expertise.
Pearson [owner/operator] arrived promptly and assessed the situation quickly. They were well-prepared with all the necessary equipment, ensuring the removal process was efficient and safe. Throughout the removal, they maintained a calm demeanor and explained each step clearly, which was reassuring. Not only did they remove the hive effectively, but they also took measures to prevent future infestations, which I greatly appreciated. The entire area was thoroughly cleaned afterward, leaving no trace of the hive or debris.
Overall, I am incredibly satisfied with “South Bay Bee Removal “'s service. Their dedication to customer satisfaction and their knowledge of bee removal make them stand out. If you ever need bee hive removal services, look no further than “South Bay Bee Removal “!"
"Pearson came to the rescue this weekend. Woke up to a group of bees out my window. He was really nice and handled the bees with so much care. If you ever having bee problems…South Bay Bee Removal is who to call."
"Just amazing, quick service and the honey he sells is amazing."
"We had just moved into our new house and less than 72 hours later, we had some uninvited guests. South Bay Bee Removal came out within 24 hours and was super communicative and helpful and letting us know what the process entails and how long it will take and how Non-threatening this swarm was. He made the otherwise stressful situation, completely manageable and stress-free. We were very lucky to find them and have them work with us on our house."
"Great Company Great Guy! Super easy, I called him, he answered straight away, we set up an appointment, he showed up and gently took away a huge hive. It was that simple! I definitely recommend South Bay Bee Removal! You can totally see how much he cares about saving and caring for bees!!"
"Person was very humble and professional. This was my first time seeing the removal of bees. I was excited and happy the bees would find a new home. Once he put on the protective garment, I was like a kid in a candy store. The company called for assistance and he was present the next day. I LOVED the movie beekeeper. I call Pearson the Real Beekeeper. "
"John was here within a couple hours. Very thorough and a pleasure. He takes the bees to his honey farms in the canyons using native flowers. Our hive was very new, and the Queen was home, which is of benefit to the honey farms. Is was a fun experience. I also bought a jar of his honey. "
"Excited and sharing photos. The bees are safe and working for the environment and ME! I met the beekeeper. Sorry guys, not Jason Statham but Pearson Achilich, The Real Beekeeper. Within 20 seconds, they were in preparation for a new home. He was called for bee removal on a Tuesday and Wednesday the bees were safe. He was very professional and experienced at his craft."
"Pearson of South Bay Bee Removal showed up within 2 hours of my call. He removed a large bee colony from my sprinkler valve box. The process took about 30 minutes, and I found it an interesting procedure, and safe. Pearson allowed me to observe and answered all my questions. My mundane afternoon turned into an outdoor educational experience."
"Great service. Offered advice initially to see if problem would go away before suggesting a more permanent solution. Would happily recommend and was able to quickly remedy the issue with the bees in a quick and timely fashion."
"Great working with South Bee Removal. He did an excellent job taking care of the issue. Fast response and great communication. Would definitely recommend. Thank you"
"Pearson was amazing! Quick response time. Hive was removed within 3hrs of initial call. Will absolutely recommend him to anyone in a similar situation."
"I contacted South Bay Bee Removal about a longstanding problem with bees in a roof location that was difficult to access, which was cleared out without damage on the same say I called. Good work!"
"South Bay Bee Removal was very professional. Answered the phone right away "
"If you have a Bee problem, I recommend South Bay Bee Removal, Professional and gets the job done."
"Can't say enough good things about South Bay Bee Removal and Pearson! He was so helpful and was able to help me safely and humanely remove a bunch of bees before they were able to form a swarm/hive inside a space above my laundry room. I would definitely recommend them again, and if I ever need bee removal services again, I'll definitely use their services again."
"We had a medium size swarm in our front yard, close to the sidewalk. Already feeling overwhelmed with other obligations, I quickly called the pest control service I pay monthly for to get a quote. It was expensive. I called South Bay Bee Removal next and couldn’t be happier. Not only did Pearson beat the prior quote, he came promptly and was a true professional. I watched from a safe distance as he calmed, gathered, and contained the swarm to later be relocated to a safe place. In my haste to get rid of the bees, I called a company that would have likely killed the swarm. I’m so grateful there are companies like South Bay Bee Removal who have a more contentious approach. Thank you!"
"They came in, removed the bee colony humanely and left. No fuss...no mess. It was great."
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"I discovered another honeybee hive in the water meter box at the curb. I wanted them moved before the city saw them. Pearson came within an hour of my call, gathered the bees, and by evening they were off to their new and safer home. I highly recommend this business!"
"Robert knows what he's doing and I appreciate the quick service and follow up advice! 5 stars! Thanks Robert and glad that the Bees were going to a new home."
"Pearson removed bees from our jacuzzi equipment. He was on time, very professional and so knowledge!! He patiently answered all my questions! He shared so many interesting facts about bees! He’s passionate about his business! I’d highly recommend South Bay Bee Removal!
Carol M"
"I had bees in an exterior wall that were getting inside._Pearson came and took care of the problem fast and efficiently._Highly Recommend this company."
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"Their same-day service saved me from a potentially dangerous situation.
Pearson arrived promptly and assessed the situation quickly. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. He was able to safely remove the bees without causing any harm to the bees or my property.
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the service provided by South Bay Bee Removal. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of bee removal"
"Honey bees - I was so happy to find a person/company that wanted to rehome the bees. Pearson has rehomed a few hives that landed in different parts of a backyard shed. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and has a way with the bees. He recently rehomed two hives and came back two days latter when a new swarm landed in the backyard. He made suggestions on how to keep the bees out of the shed. He is the guy to call if you want the bees to survive."
"He came out, assessed the situation, and solved the problem in almost no time at all!"
"I called Pearson about our brand-new honeybee colony and he responded quickly. He had everything with him and was able to safely remove the hive for relocation. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!"
"Pearson was so fast and professional! My house had a wasp nest on the roof which he came the next day to remove. Gave me so much relief to have that taken care of so quickly. I will forsure be calling for any future unwanted insect pests! Thank you for you time and service. "
"Pearson was very fast and professional. I had a wasp on my roof which he came the next day to remove. I am so happy I found him and will definitely use him for any future insect pests! Thank you for your time!"
"I called around to all Bee services. Everyone said they didn't service W. LA ( even thought they were listed and highly ranked for the area on google). I needed bee relocation for a swarm on my commercial vehicle ASAP. It was urgent as I need to use the truck for my business and didn't want any of my employees stung. He came that day! Did it so fast. Best part they will be relocated to the mountains to lie their life. Thank you South Bay Bee Removal!!!"
"Excellent, efficient and professional service. Called him this morning and he was able to come by about noon that same day. Even though the bees had entered the soffit under the eaves, he was able to coax them out without destroying the swarm."
"A few days ago a swarm of bees moved in under the deck in my backyard through a small hole in my exterior wall. When I called Pearson on the phone he answered on the first ring. He was super professional, gave me great advice over the phone… and now the bees are now gone (phew). Awesome guy and he’ll be the one I’ll call if I have any bee problems in the future"
"Pearson was awesome. I called him because we came home and found a very large bee hive on our tree in the backyard, in a matter of 3 hours. I told him what we had and what should I do. Pearson was very honest and said they should leave in a 24 hour time frame but if they don’t and you need further assistance let me know. Well, we took another look at the size of the swarm and I called home back within 15 minutes. Pearson said that he would be glad to help and to text him our address and he would be there within 2 hours. So I text him our info and also a picture of the hive…….. WOW! He replied! That is a Huge swarm! He was here within an hour. Great guy, extremely knowledgeable and on his game. He was so helpful and full of information that really put my wife and I at ease. LARGEST swarm he had seen so far this year! He was in and out in less than an hour and again, a wealth of knowledge. I must have asked him a hundred questions. Nice young man. "
"Pearson came out to my rental unit to help with some bees that decided to make a home in a hole near our roof. He investigated the nest and determined the best course of action in how to handle them. He was quick to respond and schedule a time to help us. He was very knowledgable. I highly recommend him!"
"Called a number of Bee Removal Companies and individuals that I found on Nextdoor. I chose South Bay Bee Removal - Pearson as he was the most straight forward. We had a large hive complex within a redwood fence between our home and neighbors. Pearson was very easy to work with, quick to schedule, and efficiently removed the entire hive and the Queen along with the majority of the worker bees. His price was very fair for the work involved - having to remove 16 old very stubborn redwood fence boards to access the large bee hive colony and honey combs within the confines of the fence - approx. 6 ft wide by 3 ft tall. The bees had returned less than a year after using a conventional pest control service which I will never do again. The bees will be happy in their new Malibu home too with less humans to bother! We will use Pearson again if the bees return which we understand is a good possibility."
"Pearson is the man. I am still waiting for another exterminator to return my calls. This morning I googled South Bay Bee removal, called him, gave him my contact information and within hours he was at my door. He smoked the bees out, sealed up the hole and was done... just like that. I am so pleased with his attentiveness and professionalism. I will 100% recommend you give this awesome guy a call. He saved me 100s of dollars."
"Pearson is a long time bee keeper and did a great job removing a very large bee hive and colony within a redwood fence between our property and a neighbor's. I called a number of similar companies and individuals and just had the best feeling about using Pearson and South Bay Bee Removal. He is very knowledgeable and responsive. We scheduled the service within a couple days of my call. He removed the several thousand bee colony along with the queen and all the involved wax and honey combs. The bee hive was approx. 6 feet wide by 3 feet high within the confines of the fence boards. The bees were kept alive too for relocation to a large property in Malibu where Pearson keeps his bees. The work involved removing about 16 fence boards and nails which were old and very stubborn along with cleaning out all the old residue and wax from the bee hive. The work took about four hours to complete and was done for a very reasonable cost. His recommendation was to not put the old fence boards back as they are tainted with bee residue and will attract bees again, which made perfect sense. We will definitely use Pearson again in the future if and when the bees return which we understand is a good possibility."
"Pearson was great! He came out and not only took care of our bee problem, we had 2 Girl Scouts take advantage of his services and earn a fun patch! He answered all of our questions and gave us a bunch of learning facts. We highly recommend his service!"
"Literally the best most reliable company! Always super responsive and on time. Highly recommend."
"The whole experience was awesome. He was very professional, came out the same day to assess the problem and explained the whole process. The best part is he actually cares and tries to save the bees. I highly recommend this company."
"Thank you South Bay Bee for taking care of my problem, I had a very big Bee Colony in my back yard by the pool. I called him last minute and he arrived 30 minutes later to take care of my problem. Now the kids can enjoy the pool with ease. I highly recommend them for any bee service. A Great customer service, friendly, knowledgeable, fast acting."
"Pearson was amazing, on-time, Professional and quick. He was able to clear a hive underneath one of our containers at our business. I would definitely recommend him for anyone of any age. Very Friendly and answered all 1,000 of my questions, even let me watch from a safe distance ! Thank you Pearson we at Mobile Mini appreciate your help !"
"Pierson was great. Contacted him in the morning for a major wasp infestation on a 30 foot roof and within hours he had showed up and taken care of it. Gave me some great tips on how to handle them myself in the future and was friendly and thorough. Would definitely recommend him!"
"Pierson responded quickly and was at my house dealing with my swarm within 30 minutes. He educated and entertained the neighborhood kids while he swiftly removed about 4,000 bees from my tree. I already posted on FB about you guys and will highly recommend them! "
"Pearson is very knowledgeable and very helpful . he took care of the hive we had on top of the chimney that was there for years."
"Pearson came out very quickly and removed a swarm from underneath our sewer plate. He let us watch and answered all our questions. Super friendly guy and you can tell really cares about the bees. It was a fun interaction and I’d highly recommend for any bee removal/rescue."
"We had a swarm of bees attach themselves to my kids swing set this weekend and by Monday morning it did not look like they wanted to go anywhere. I found John through lomita fire department and I am so glad I did. He came out same day about an hour and a half after I called him. He not only removed the bees but he also showed my kids the box they would go in (they were watching through the window of course), the suit he had on and the process of removing the bees. He was fast, safely removed them and he went above and beyond what we expected. Thank you John!"
"Pearson showed up promptly, was thoroughly professional, friendly and informative about the nature of the swarm of bees in our garden, and safely removed the bees without harming them so he could relocate them. highly recommend!"
"Fantastic service. Thanks for the speedy help. Knowledgeable, friendly, and helped us work through the removal of bees at our house."
"Answered my call while he was at another job. Can within a few hours. He was friendly, clean and took care of my bee problem."
"I love honey but HATE bees. I now have them locked into my phone! They showed up so fast. Worked quickly and extremely friendly. 100% recommended this place!"
"Hi, Pearson came out and helped us with a bees nest. He was the greatest! And he saves the bees and lets them free in the mountains ."
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"Excellent employee...AAA+++"
"Pearson from South Bay Bee Removal was awesome. His knowledge was great and explained everything through every step of what was required to remove the bees safely. Very helpful and loved answering all my questions. He came out immediately and was able to remove all the bees within 2 hours. Would absolutely recommend if you need a bee expert."
"John was great from the first phone call. Very pleasant and professional; . Said he has worked with bees for over 40 years . Experience matters . He arrived on time and took care of our bee problem immediately . Also explained how bees operate . Highly recommended
and reasonable . You can’t go wrong with John . "
"Very professional and responsive. John was extremely friendly and effective in dealing with an active bee hive in our front yard. We strongly recommend him and would definitely use him again."
"We had a wasp nest outside our kid's bedroom. John came within an hour of calling and took care of it in less than 10 minutes. Would definitely recommend and will call him in the future for any further needs! "
"I called today and John was here within an hour. Great service, very professional, reasonable cost, highly recommend! Thank you John!!"
"We were looking for some bees to re-home to our property to help pollinate the plants and after calling many removal services we found to our sadness most just destroy them. John was one of the few that does not and on top of that was willing to re-home a swarm to our property! He was extremely knowledgeable and giving in ways that are rare to find, openly explaining things without any reservation. Seeing the way he handled and understood the bees I couldn't recommend anyone better for your bee related needs. If you want great friendly service call John!"
"These guys are fantastic! Very friendly and professional. Very fair fees for removing a hive from a backyard planter!"
"We were in need of someone to deal with a bee swarm which as I understand occurs when a hive "decides" to split off and form another hive in some other location, which on this particular day was on our upstairs patio tile just outside the door to my office. Literally hundreds of bees formed a pancake the size of a trash can lid. My wife called SBBR and John and his associate were at our home within 30 minutes. They were able to remove nearly all the bees alive via a temporary hive and give me a short tutorial on bee hives and swarms...fascinating stuff. I highly recommend SBBR."
"Excellent skill in relocating bee hive without killing them. Very fair price. Highly recommended."
"I called today and John was here within an hour. Great service, very professional, reasonable cost, highly recommend! Thank you John!!"
"Very good at bee knowledge. Impressive response and friendly service."
"I appreciate his honesty and holistic approach. When I called and shared the bees are in a tree, he said that it is difficult to get them to leave and he could drive out a few, but would have to kill others. He then thoughtfully asked if they were causing a problem and if not it might be better to wait and only do something if they become aggressive. I.e. let them live and help our environment. Thank you for being honest, saving the bees and turning down the opportunity for money in the short term. I love to see ethics in action."
"If you have a bee problem, hire these guys!
John and his team are professional, reliable & take pride in what they do. "
"Excellent and professional in every way! Definitely a 5 star company."
"John gets it done right, gets it done fast! He's local and he's a real pro! Thankful to have had him come to the house."
"John came right away to remove several yellow jacket hives hiding on the east side of our house. Not only did he kill them, he removed them. He was in and out within minutes. Earlier in the morning, a yellow jacket stung our little dog and had to take him to the ER. Thankful for John. He is saved in our phone book! Will do business with him again! Thanks John!"
"John was so awesome! He Came out within 30 minutes and my wasp problem was resolved.... even the nest in the side mirror of my car!!! Friendly, helpful and excellent price!!!! I highly recommend John's services!!!"
"I called John at 6:30 on a Holiday weekend, and like his other testimonies, he picked up the phone after a short ring. I told him that I had a restaurant in downtown and one of my ficus trees has a hive of bees. He regrettably said he is located in the South Bay, and he didn't serve my area. However he took the time to understand the situation and advise me of the best way to handle it. I can't thank him enough and really appreciate business owners like him. Thank you"
"John is the bee whisperer! Professional and knowledgeable, call him you will not be disappointed."
"I called John on a Sunday at 6pm after discovering bees coming out from under some patio furniture covers. To my surprise he answered and said he would be out the next day if he could. While he couldn't make it on Mon, he came on Tues and took care of our bee issue. And just as he predicted, we had some straggler bees for a week or so and now they are gone. Thank you John!"
"Very professional"
"We called John this morning regarding a bee hive that seemed to have formed in our trash can overnight. He was quick to respond and quick to help. John explained the whole process as he arrived to our house and let me know that the bees would be safely removed and transported to a beekeeper in Palos Verdes. He was efficient and compassionate and I would recommend his services to anyone! Thank you!"
"This is the first review I've ever written about anything. I had to write it because my experience with John was exceptional. We started seeing bees in our house from a bathroom vent. I did a Google search and this company came up - I had no prior experience with exterminators. I called the number, John answered, and he was at our house in 15 minutes! He took care of a new hive that had been built in a vent. He knows exactly what he's doing and was calm and professional every step of the way. We are so grateful!"
"This is the first review I've ever written about anything. I had to write it because my experience with John was exceptional. We started seeing bees in our house from a bathroom vent. I did a Google search and this company came up - I had no prior experience with exterminators. I called the number, John answered, and he was at our house in 15 minutes! He took care of a new hive that had been built in a vent. He knows exactly what he's doing and was calm and professional every step of the way. We are so grateful!"
"Noticed many bees flying around the backyard even bumping into our windows. We called right away to try to solve the problem and right away was serviced within the hour on the same day. Quick and convenient and very helpful. Informed us we called in time before more problems would occur. Thank you for your help."
"I needed to have hundreds of bees removed from my kitchen vent and John came to the rescue! He removed all of the bees from my vent and also put a screen so they don’t come back. He was very courteous and professional. Highly recommend for the southbay residents.Thank you John for your great service!"
"I needed to have hundreds of bees removed from my kitchen vent and John came to the rescue! He removed all of the bees from my vent and also put a screen so they don’t come back. He was very courteous and professional. Highly recommend for the southbay residents.Thank you John for your great service!"
"John is awesome! I have asked him to come out twice for a bee hive at my building, and he is fantastic. Answers the phone, is very kind, comes promptly, and relocates the bees instead of killing them! Great service, highly recommend!"
"Sam was so great and professional. He came over on short notice and handled the situation . Couldn't ask for better service!"
"Great service"
"We had a swarm of bees suddenly populating our backyard in the span of 30 seconds -- like Hitchcock's "The Birds"... but with bees. I found John's service via google, gave him a call -- he showed up just 30 minutes later. Very friendly and professional! He gently "
"John is One of those responsible person that you see them barely these days. He gave me professional advice and answered my questions. The nice thing is he just does bee's related things nothing else. I highly recommend him."
"Had a problem where bees were getting ready to move into my garage. They were able to not only encourage the bees to move on without killing them, but they were also able to identify the root cause of why my house was chosen by the bees (holes in the stucco left by poor workmanship from an electrician)."
"John was a complete professional. He helped us save the bees and find them a new home. He was able to come the same day and take care of the hive for us."
"John is terrific! He even included a science lesson for the kids on how a hive is made!"
"Friendly, fast response, answered all our questions over the phone and able to come right away. Definitely recommending them!"
"Our neighbors noticed a new bee hive in our tree. When inquiring on how to best remove the bees, The City of Redondo Beach highly recommended South Bay Bee Removal as John relocates the bees, whenever possible, versus the alternative. John was very responsive and helpful. Excellent and responsible service!"
"Life saver! Came home to hundreds of bees just outside living room window and my two dogs wanting to fight them. Called John and he came within 30 minutes and solved my bee crisis immediately! So quick, so wonderful, so awesome! Thank you."
"A swarm of bees arrived in my front yard and made a large hive in a bush within a matter of minutes. As I took a gander out my front window and pondered what to do over a cold Pacifico, I found John Crookston. I called him and he answered the phone. I explained the problem, he arrived a few hours later, and bang, the bees are gone. He is friendly as they come and I only wish there were more people like him. One thing is for sure, if you have a bee problem, call the King Bee, John Crookston. He's the bee's knees!"
"As other reviews, John came quick and took care of business. No chemicals and answered all questions"
"John was great! He came over within the hour and took care of my bee issue within minutes! I would definitely recommend his services!"
"We noticed bees landing and walking into the covered eaves of our house about two weeks ago. When we checked again about a week later, we were sure we had a bee problem. We did some research and found South Bay Bee Removal to have the best reputation. It is well deserved. John came out the morning after our phone call. He told us he could tell from the condition of the hive that the bees actually had been established for about six months. When the bees and hive were removed, John told us we'd still see a few bees around as he hadn't used any pesticides. This was very good news, knowing the world's bees are in crisis. John left us with a jar of honey and the knowledge that, should we ever have bees nesting again, he would be the person we would call."
"Called John about a bee hive in our block wall. He explained very thoroughly what our options were and was over in 30 minutes! John did a professional job & was quick! Super nice guy on top of it! Definitely putting his name in my contact list for anyone who needs bee removal."
"John answered his phone and came out within an hour to evaluate my beehive located high on a second story roof. He came out the following business day and removed 125lbs of beehive! My neighbors said he was covered in bees! He honored his original quote and all in all I was extremely satisfied with his work and professionalism."
"I was getting two Walnut trees trimmed when the trimmer found a beehive in both trees. I called John in the late afternoon, he showed up at 8:30 the next morning, gave me a good quote and went right to work...took a couple hours. The bees were inside a cavity in the tree and after vacuuming them out, he sealed the hole with foam. He's retired, knows his stuff and is just a real nice guy. I was very happy with him."
"I highly recommend South Bay Bee Removal. I had a swarm of wasps setting up camp on our roof and John came out about 15 minutes after I called him and swiftly and easily handled the problem with his equipment in nor more than about 10 minutes. The problem has been resolved, and it was minimal invasiveness and John has a friendly and professional demeanor."
"We had a bee issue on our construction site and called John for safe removal. He showed up the very next morning, assessed the bees, and removed them in a timely manner. John was very pleasant to work with and professional. I recommend him for your bee needs!"
"Glad I found John online. He's a pro, knows what he's doing and is very reasonable. I highly recommend."
"Glad I found John online. He's a pro, knows what he's doing and is very reasonable. I highly recommend."
"John was so professional. He came on time this morning. He was honest and he gave us a fair price. This guy did not kill the bees (which I greatly appreciated). This friendly guy will remain in our "go to" people and will definitely recommend to everyone we know. Thank you John."
"I called John to safely remove a Honey bee hive inside my double panel fence. John safely removed the queen and hive. Dealing with John was an exceptional experience. So glad we used his services. Highly recommended. John, it was such a pleasure meeting you and really can't thank you enough for your expertise and responsible relocation of the honey bees."
"Had those nasty African Bees in a vent...found out while mowing!!! Called John and he was here in about 20 minutes. Removed the bees...put a screen up so it won't happen again...tomorrow my 3 year gets to go back outside. Great guy!"
"John is a real stand-up guy who keeps true to his word. I had a minor issue with some bees that kept swarming on a construction site due to workers not closing the gaps properly. John was able to give me a fair quote and showed up to do the removal. As it turns out, there happened to be more hives that weren't caught in the initial inspection due to the lighting, and he was able to come back another time and do the rest of the removal. Always attentive, quick to respond to calls, and BLAZING fast, he was here within the hour of my call. Absolutely recommend his services and would certainly use him again for any of my bee-removal needs!"
"I called John on a Sunday afternoon due to a bee hive. He came out within 30min and removed the hive and gave me and my wife a leeson on bee's and even a bottle of honey. I highly recommened John . Thanks"
"My husband discovered a small hive on the back of a covered patio chair last Saturday morning. We found John's service online via Google search and called him immediately. He was at our house in less than 2 hours and was able to save the bees and hive for relocation. Seemed to be a wealth of knowledge; explained we should expect a few remaining bees to linger. We would call him again if need bee. ;)"
"Saw a swarm of bees hovering around an old barbecue we had, saw the reviews for John and called him. He was out in just a few hours, got the bees into his trap in less than 30min. Super nice guy and as professional as you could want. I also loved that he doesn't kill the bees but transports them to a farm in PV. Don't hesitate to call John if you have a bee problem."
"I called John Crookston of South Bay Bee Removal when bees moved into our chimney. He came the next day and was able to address the problem without chemicals. He rescued a box full of bees and now they have a new home that is not in my home :) Plus I learned a lot about bee behavior."
"At 3:30pm I found a bee hive in my backyard and John was here by 4pm. He explained to my interested son what he was doing and how bees behave. He removed the hive so easily and humanely. He keeps the bees and respects them. I would highly recommend his services"
"John was excellent to work with. He is extremely knowledgeable of bees and was very thorough in his work. He arrived within 20 mins of my call! I would not hesitate to call him again or recommend him out."
"John was great! He came out within a few hours and taught us a lot about bees and their behavior. Especially since the entire swarm flew away about 5 minutes before he arrived! He really is the pied piper of bees."
"John is amazing! We called at 3:30pm on a Sunday, and less than an hour later he had come and removed the bulk of the bees. (You cant get them all). The price was right, and he is a nice guy to boot. I recommend his services for your non-lethal bee removal needs."
"Killed a wasp nest for me! He also did a quick inspection around the rest of the house. A nice guy, came on time and was quick. He had the best price of all the people I called"
"If you are looking for bee removal pick up the phone and call John now.. He was super responsive and came over the same day to take a look. He returned the next day and took care of the problem. His prices are fair, I know, I've used larger pest removal companies before. But the BEST part is that John is a bee keeper and it wasn't a bee massacre, it was merely a bee relocation! No harsh chemicals used, he just coaxed them into a box and off they went. With the plight of bees this is the way to go! Actually John was so sweet he even fixed a dragging fence I'd been trying to get someone to fix for 2 years! Honestly this is a really nice guy who does a great job!"
"If you are looking for bee removal pick up the phone and call John now.. He was super responsive and came over the same day to take a look. He returned the next day and took care of the problem. His prices are fair, I know, I've used larger pest removal companies before. But the BEST part is that John is a bee keeper and it wasn't a bee massacre, it was merely a bee relocation! No harsh chemicals used, he just coaxed them into a box and off they went. With the plight of bees this is the way to go! Actually John was so sweet he even fixed a dragging fence I'd been trying to get someone to fix for 2 years! Honestly this is a really nice guy who does a great job!"
"John was fantastic. We initially thought we had only 5 wasp nests but it turns out that John found a few more as he did a perimeter walkthrough for the outside of our house. Additionally, John noticed that our neighbor had wasp on their house as well. And he was able to assist them in getting it removed. Super pleased with his service."
"Found a pretty big bee hive on the top of my tree in the front yard. I called John early in the morning and he came right away. I was scared of the bees but John was so calm and professional that I felt safe the moment he came and told me he was going to take care of it. The way he carefully and mindfully got the bee hive and put it in his box so that the bees can thrive on somewhere else, I could tell he is not only a true professional but that he takes good care of these bees. I HIGHLY recommend John if you are in the need of bee removal service!!"
"So thankful for John! I first had Orkin come out, who claims they are best in the business, and proceeded to tell me there was nothing that could be done about my bee problem... What?! Found South Bay Bee Removal online and gave them a call. John showed up the same day and was able to take care of the problem without me even being at the house. He went above and beyond."
"We had a large, aggressive bee problem. John came out on the day of our call & took care of the problem. He was very knowledgeable, friendly & efficient."
"We had a bee swarm get into our kitchen through the stove ventilation fan exhaust, on a Sunday. John, the proprietor of South Bay Bee Removal, was here in a half an hour, and immediately got the situation under control. He returned on Monday to finish the job; some bees had returned, but he cleaned them all out and covered the exhaust with mesh to prevent them from re-entering. As a bee keeper, he definitely knows bees and knows how to deal with them."
"We had a large, aggressive bee problem. John came out on the day of our call & took care of the problem. He was very knowledgeable, friendly & efficient."
"Had a large clump of bees in a tree in front of my house. Not bothering anyone really, but so many died in a rainstorm last week, and rain coming today. I just wanted them safely re-located. John answered his phone and was at my house within minutes as he was in the area. He carefully climbed way up to trim the branches with the bees and put them on a new hive box to be moved. It was a fascinating experience and he did a terrific job. He explained a lot to me about the bees as well, very nice guy. If you ever are in need, call John."
"John was great. Showed up on time. Took care of the problem and had all the right gear. His quoted price was right on. Thanks John!"
"John did a fantastic job and his pricing for bee removal services is very affordable."
"John was courteous and did a great job."
"John was prompt and was efficient worker."